2006 Mini Cooper Owners Manual

Handbrake, refer to Parking

brake 54

Hazard warning flashers 12 Head airbags 75 Head restraints 44 Headlamp flasher 60 indicator lamp 19

Headlamp washer reservoir 63

capacity, refer to Capacities 151

Headlamp washer system cleaning headlamps 63 washer fluid 63

Headlamps

bulb replacement 128 care 120

Heated mirrors 48 Heated rear window

air conditioning system 79 automatic climate control 82

exterior mirrors 48 rear window 79, 82 seats 47 windshield 79, 82

Heavy load, refer to Loading 92 Height adjustment

seats 43 steering wheel 47

Height, refer to

Dimensions 147, 148

High beams 60

bulb replacement 128 headlamp flasher 60 indicator lamp 19

High Performance Synthetic Oil, refer to Engine oil 115 capacity 151 recommended oils 115 specified oils 115

Holders for beverages 85 Horn 12 Hot exhaust system 98 Hydraulic brake 117 Hydroplaning 97

Ignition 53 Ignition key 24 Ignition key positions, refer to

Ignition lock 53

Ignition lock 53 Illuminated vanity mirror 48 Imitation leather 120 Imprint 2 Index 154 Indicator and warning lamps,

overview 16

Indicator/warning lamp

airbags 76 ASC 72 brakes 117 coolant temperature 67 DSC 72 fasten safety belts 46 Flat Tire Monitor 74 fog lamps 61 reserve fuel capacity 66, 67 Individual air distribution 83 Individual settings, refer to

Vehicle Memory 49

Inflation pressure monitor,

refer to Flat Tire Monitor 73 Inflation pressure, refer to Tire

inflation pressure 101

Inspection 68 Instrument cluster, refer to

Display elements 13 Instrument lighting 61 Instrument panel, refer to

Cockpit 12

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Integrated universal remote

Knock control 99

control 86

Interior lamp, remote

control 26

Interior lamps 61 Interior rearview mirror 48

automatic dimming 96 Interlock, refer to Steering

locked 53

Intermittent operation of the

wipers 62

Interval

Lamp defect 127 Lamp replacement, refer to

Lamps and bulbs 127

Lamps and bulbs 127 Lamps, refer to Parking lamps/

Low beams 59

Lashing eyelets, refer to Securing the load 92

Loads, refer to Loading cargo 90 Locking

from inside 28 from outside 26

Locking/unlocking the vehicle,

acknowledgment signals 26, 27

Low beams 59

bulb replacement 128

Luggage compartment lid, refer

to Tailgate 29

Luggage compartment net 92 Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 93

Lumbar support 44

M+S tires, refer to Winter

Lower back support, refer to

tires 110

LATCH child-restraint fixing

Luggage compartment

Lumbar support 44

display, service 118

system 52

Jack 131, 135 points 134

Jack, refer to Tire change set MINI Mobility System 135 Run Flat tires 108 space-saver spare tire 131

Jacking points 134 Jets, refer to Ventilation 80, 83 Jets, refer to Windshield

washer jets 63

John Cooper Works Kit 146 Jump-starting 140

Keys 24 Kickdown 57

Leather care 121 LEDs light-emitting diodes 130 Length, refer to

Dimensions 147, 148 License plate lamp, bulb

replacement 130

Lifting handle, space-saver

spare tire 131 Light switch 59 Light-alloy wheels, care 120 Light-emitting diodes

(LEDs) 130

Lighter 85 Lighting of the instruments 61 Lights on warning 60 Load securing devices, refer to

Securing the load 92 Loading the vehicle 90

cover 88 emergency operation, refer to Manual release 30 expanding 88 lid, refer to Tailgate 29 opening from the outside 29 opening with the remote control 26 opening/closing, refer to Tailgate 29 volume 149, 150

Luggage compartment in the

MINI 88

Luggage compartment lid

emergency operation, refer to Manual release 30 opening with the remote control 26

Maintenance system 118 Maintenance, refer to Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 118

Make-up mirror, illuminated 48 Malfunction

automatic transmission with Steptronic 58 convertible top 38 door lock 27 fuel filler door 100 glass sunroof, electric 34 tailgate 30

Manual air distribution 79

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Manual operation

door lock 27 driver's door 27 fuel filler door 100 glass sunroof, electric 34 power convertible top 38 tailgate 30 transmission lock, automatic transmission with Steptronic 56

Manual transmission 55 Master keys with remote

control 24

Maximum cooling 82 Maximum speed, with winter

tires 110

MC operation, refer to

Owner's Manual for Radio

Mechanical keys, refer to

Master keys 24

Memory, refer to Vehicle

Memory 49

Microfilter

air conditioning system 80 automatic climate control 83 MINI Maintenance System 118 MINI manufacturer 6 MINI Mobility System 135

compressor 136 liquid sealant 136

Mirrors 48

heating 48

Mobile telephone, refer to

separate Owner's Manual

Mobility System 135 Modifications, technical, refer

to For your own safety 7

Multifunction steering

wheel 20

Multifunction steering wheel,

refer to Buttons on the steering wheel 20 Multifunction switch

turn signal indicator/ headlamp flasher 60 washer/wiper system 62

Navigation system, refer to separate Owner's Manual

Neck restraints, refer to Head

restraints 44 New tires 109 Non-smoker's equipment

package, refer to Cigarette lighter socket 85

Nylon rope, refer to Towing and

tow-starting 142

OBD interface socket 119

Octane number, refer to Fuel

Outlets, refer to

quality 99 Odometer 66 Oil

additives, refer to Adding engine oil 115 capacity 151 dipstick 114

Oil change intervals, refer to

Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models

Oil consumption 114 Oil filter change 151 Oil level 114

indicator lamp 16

Oil pressure, indicator lamp 16 Oil service 68 Onboard computer 69 Onboard tool kit 126

Ventilation 78, 81

Outside air 79

air conditioning system 79 Outside air mode, automatic

climate control 82 Outside temperature

display 69 changing units 69 in the onboard computer 69

Paintwork care, refer to Vehicle

paintwork 120

Park Distance Control (PDC) 77 Parking

the vehicle 98

Parking aid, refer to Park

Distance Control (PDC) 77

Parking brake 54

warning lamp 17

Parking lamps 59

MINI Mobility System 135 Run Flat tires 126 space-saver spare tire 131

bulb replacement 128

Parking lamps/Low beams 59 Parking lock, refer to

Opening and closing

P Parking 56

from inside 28 from outside 25 via remote control 26 via the door lock 27

Parts and accessories, refer to

Your individual vehicle 6

Pathway lighting 59 PDC Park Distance Control 77 Plastic 120

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Pollen, refer to Microfilter 80 Microfilter/Activated- charcoal filter 83

Power convertible top 35 Power failure 138 Power output, refer to Engine

data 146

Rear fog lamp 61

bulb replacement 130 indicator lamp 61

Rear lamps, bulb

replacement 129

Rear lamps, refer to Tail

lamps 129

Rear seats, adjusting head

Power supply, refer to Cigarette

restraints 44

lighter socket 85 Power windows 31 Pressure, tires 101

reinflation using MINI Mobility System 136

Rear shelf, refer to Luggage

compartment cover 88

Rear turn signal indicators, bulb

replacement 129

Rear window wiper 63, 64

Protective function, electric

glass sunroof 34

Pumping in liquid sealant 136

replacement 127 Rearview mirror 48 Recirculated air mode

Quality grades, refer to Uniform Tire Quality Grading 105

Radiator, refer to Coolant 115 Radio, refer to separate

Owner's Manual

Rain sensor 62 Range 69 Reading lamps 62 Rear backrest, foldable 88, 89

air conditioning system 79 automatic climate control 82 Reclining seat, refer to Backrest

tilt 44

Refueling 99

fuel filler door 99

Remaining distance for

service 68

Remaining distance, refer to

RSC Runflat System

Range 69

Remote control 25, 26

garage door opener 86 malfunction 27

Component, refer to Run Flat tires 108

Remote control key, refer to Master keys with remote control 24

Replacement key 24 Replacement of tires changing tires 131 new wheels and tires 109

Reporting safety defects 9 Reserve indicator light, refer to

Fuel gauge 66, 67

Reservoir, washing systems 63 Restraint systems for children 50 refer to Safety belts 46

Retaining straps 92 Reverse

automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55

Roller sun blind 34 Roof load, refer to

Weights 149, 150

Roof-mounted luggage rack 93 Rope, refer to Towing and Tow-

starting 142

Run Flat tires 108

puncture 107 replacing 109 tire inflation pressure 102 winter tires 109

Runflat System Component

RSC, refer to Run Flat tires 108

Safety belt height adjustment 46

Safety belts 46

care 121 height adjustment 46 indicator lamp 17, 46 safe seating position 42 Safety lock buttons, doors,

refer to Locking 28

Safety systems, refer to

Airbags 75 All Season traction Control (ASC) 71 Antilock Brake System (ABS) 71 Brake system 71 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 71

Safety tires, refer to Run Flat tires 108 Seat adjustment 43

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Seat heating 47 Seat-belt tensioner, refer to

Safety belts 47

Seats

heating 47 safe seating position 42

Securing loads, refer to Loading

Shiftlock, refer to Range

Speed 146

selection 56 Side airbags 75 Side turn signal indicators, bulb

replacement 129

with Run Flat tires 74 with the space-saver spare tire 133 with winter tires 110

Steering lock 53 Steering wheel 12

buttons on the steering wheel 20 settings 47

Signal horn, refer to Horn 12 Sitting safely 42

Speedometer 13, 14 Speedometer, refer to Display

Steering wheel lock 53 Steptronic, refer to Manual

cargo 90

Securing the load 92 Securing the vehicle

from inside 28 from outside 26

with airbags 42 with safety belt 42

Slipstream deflector, refer to

Wind deflector 40

elements 13, 14

Split rear backrest, refer to Foldable rear backrest 88 Through-loading system 89

Smoker's equipment package,

Sport program, automatic

Selector lever positions,

refer to Ashtray 85

automatic transmission with Steptronic 56

Selector lever shiftlock, refer to

Snow chains 110 Socket 12 V 85 Socket for

transmission with Steptronic 57

Stability control, refer to

Driving stability control systems 71

Standing lamps 59

bulb replacement 128

Starting aid, refer to Jump-

starting 140

Starting problems

onboard diagnostics 119

Socket in the luggage

compartment 85

Space-saver spare tire changing tires 131 inflation pressure 102

mode 57

Storage compartments 84 Storage space, refer to

Luggage compartment in the MINI 88 Luggage compartment in the MINI Convertible 89

Storing the tires 110 Storing the vehicle 122 Sun blind, refer to Roller sun

blind 34

Sun visors 48 Switches, refer to Cockpit 12 Switching off

the engine 54

Spare key 24 Spare tire, refer to Space-saver

at very low temperatures 54 jump-starting 140

Switching the cooling function

on and off manually 79, 82

spare tire 131

Special oils, refer to Specified

engine oils 115

Special wash program 119 Specified oils 115

Starting the engine 53 Starting, refer to Starting the

Symbols 6

engine 53

Start-off assistance, refer to

ASC 71

Tachometer 68 Tail lamps, bulb

Start-off assistance, refer to

replacement 129

DSC 71

Shiftlock 56

Selector lever, automatic

transmission with Steptronic 56

Service and Warranty

Information Booklet for US models, Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models 118

Service interval display 68, 118 Shift paddles 58 Shifting gears in the automatic

transmission with Steptronic 58

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Tail lamps, refer to Rear

Threaded hole for towing

Tires

lamps 129

Tailgate 29

emergency operation 30 indicator lamp 17 opening from the outside 29 releasing manually 30 remote control 26

eyelet 142

Three-point safety belt 46 Through-loading system 88, 89 Tightening the lug bolts

keys 131, 135 torque 134

Tightening torque, refer to

Tank capacity, refer to Fuel tank

Tightening the lug bolts 134

capacity 151

Tire change set

MINI Mobility System 137 Run Flat tires 108 space-saver spare tire 131

Tire failure 131

MINI Mobility System 135 space-saver spare tire 131

age 105 break-in procedures 96 changing 133 condition 106 damage 107 flat tire 108, 131 inflation pressure 101 replacement 109 size, refer to New wheels and tires 109 storage 110 tread 106 wear indicator, refer to Tire tread 106 winter tires 110

Track width, refer to

Dimensions 147, 148

Traction grades 106 Transmission

automatic transmission with Steptronic 56 manual transmission 55 Transmission lock, refer to

Range selection 56

Transmission malfunction, refer to Malfunction 58

Transporting children safely 50 Transporting securely, refer to

Securing the load 92

Trap protection,

glass sunroof, electric 34

Trash container, refer to

Ashtray 85

Tread depth, refer to Tire

Tire inflation pressure 101

Tires with emergency

reinflation 136

Tire pressure monitor, refer to

properties, refer to Run Flat tires 108

Flat Tire Monitor 73

Tools, refer to Onboard tool

tread 106

Tire pressure monitoring, Flat

Tire Monitor 73

Tire puncture

Run Flat tires 74

kit 126

Torque

engine 146 lug bolts 134

Tow bar 142 Tow rope 142 Towing 141

with automatic transmission 142, 143

Towing eyelet 141 Tow-starting 143

Treadwear grade 105 Trip odometer 66 Trunk, refer to Luggage

compartment in the MINI Convertible 89

Turn signal indicators 60

indicator lamp 19

Turn signal indicators on the side, bulb replacement 129

Turning circle, refer to Dimensions 147, 148

Tank gauge, refer to Fuel

gauge 66, 67

Technical data 146 Technical modifications 7 Technical modifications, refer

to For your own safety 7 Telephone call, refer to the Owner's Manual for the telephone Temperature

air conditioning system 79 automatic climate control 82

Temperature display

ice warning 69 outside temperature 69 setting units 69

Temperature grades 106 Temperature warning 69 Tempomat, refer to Cruise

control 64

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Uniform Tire Quality

Grading 105

Units

average consumption 70 average speed 70 temperature 69

Universal garage door

opener 86

Universal remote control 86 Unlocking

bonnet 111 from inside 28 from outside 26

Used batteries, refer to

Disposal 138

Using antifreeze 63, 115

Vacuum cleaner, connecting,

refer to Cigarette lighter socket 85

Valve

core 135 dust cap 133 remover 135 spare 135

Valve remover, refer to Onboard tool kit 135

Valve stem and replacement valve, refer to Onboard tool kit 135

Vehicle

battery 138 break-in procedures 96 care 119 dimensions 147 loading cargo 90 parking 98 storage 122 washing 119 weight 149, 150 Vehicle battery 138 Vehicle identification number,

refer to Engine compartment 112, 113

Vehicle Memory 49 Ventilation, draft-free 80, 83 Ventilation, refer to Draft-free

ventilation 80, 83

Volume

luggage compartment 149, 150

Warning and indicator

lamps 16

Washer fluid 63 Washer fluid reservoir,

capacity 151

Washer fluid reservoir, refer to

Windscreen wipers

Washer/wiper system 63

replacement 126, 127

Washer systems 63 Washer/wiper system 62 Washing your vehicle 119 Water on roadways, deep

water 98

Wear indicators in the tires, refer to Tire condition 107

Weights 149, 150 Wheel stud wrench

MINI Mobility System 135 space-saver spare tire 131 Wheel/tire combination 109 Wheelbase, refer to

Dimensions 147, 148

Wheels and tires 109 Wheelslip control

All Season traction Control (ASC) 71 Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) 71

Width, refer to Dimensions 147 Wind deflector 40 Window washer reservoir 63

capacity, refer to Capacities 151

Window washer system

washer fluid 63 washer/wiper system 62

Windows, convenience

operation 26, 27

Windshield heating

air conditioning system 79 automatic climate control 82

Windshield washer jets 63 Windshield wiper blades

care 121 replacement 126, 127

Windshield wipers

intermittent operation 62 Windshield wipers, refer to Washer/wiper system 62

Windshield, cleaning 63 Winter tires 110 changing 133 condition 106 Run Flat tires 109 storage 110

Wood paneling 121 Work in the engine compartment 111

Wrench/screwdriver, refer to

Onboard tool kit 126

Xenon lamps

bulb replacement 128

Your individual vehicle 6

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Fuel

Designation

Please enter your preferred fuel quality here.

Engine oil

Quality

The oil volume between the two marks on the dip- stick corresponds to approx. 1.1 US quarts/1 liter.

Tire inflation pressure

Summer

Winter

front

rear

front

rear

2 persons

4 persons plus luggage

To ensure that you always have convenient access to all essential information when you stop for fuel, we recommend that you take the time to fill out the adjoining chart by entering the data that applies to your vehicle.

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